Dining In Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is home to some of Orange County's finest restaurants, garnering local and national accolades. Whether you're looking for a sophisticated spot for a business meeting, taking your family out for fine dining, or want a quick bite after shopping, Costa Mesa has you covered as the culinary center of OC. Take a couple days to spend in Costa Mesa and experience not just a vacation, but an Eatcation®!
Wahoo's Fish Taco
Founded by a Costa Mesa surfer and famous for its healthy tacos, Wahoo's is a local favorite.
Catalina Fish Kitchen
A local favorite that serves healthy and fresh seafood, Catalina Fish Kitchen offers guests great food in a casual setting. With its close proximity to the ocean, Catalina Fish Kitchen's offers items that were caught that day.
AhbA
Imagine a cozy, intimate setting filled with rustic and vintage inspired décor. Home to one of the best wagyu burgers in Orange County, their menu is packed with bold Mediterranean inspired flavors.
Vaca
Vaca is a the latest restaurant from executive chef Amar Santana, Bravo TV’s award-winning “Top Chef” series. The eatery is authentically Spanish, serving everything from tapas and savory paellas to prime steaks and ocean-caught seafood.
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
Pitfire Pizza is a non-traditional pizzeria that serves artisanal thin-crust pizzas made in a wood-burning oven.
Verdant
Located on the third floor of the Orange County Museum of Art, Verdant offers a fresh, innovative, plant-forward menu that rotates weekly and highlights the bounty of local and seasonal produce available in Southern California
Sushi Imari
Sushi Imari is a hidden gem located in a small shopping center off of Bristol Street. Although it is tricky to find, Sushi Imari has gained a reputation for its incredible hospitality, amazing sushi and delicious dishes.
Bonchon
Located in the Costa Mesa’s Mesa Verde neighborhood and originally founded in South Korea, Bonchon is a family-friendly location serving Korean-style fried chicken.
Sweetfin
Sweetfin creates Poke Bowls from sustainable fish and local produce. With a focus on flavor and quality ingredients, this Chef-driven fast casual restaurant makes delicious California-inspired poke and plant-based bowls.
Izakaya Hachi
Izakaya Hachi is a Japanese Gastropub located in the South Coast Metro neighborhood serving Japanese tapas, Yakitori, fresh oysters, ShabuShabu, traditional Sushi, and a unique variety of Sake.
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